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M1.5 Depth: 1.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 14 km NNW of Mojave, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-11 00:13:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 14 km NNW of Mojave, CA (United States) on November 11, 2025 at 00:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-11 00:13:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.16017, -118.25850
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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